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Chocolate Banana Cake with Chocolate Cream Frosting

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Banana Cake with Creamy Frosting

This Chocolate Banana Cake with Chocolate Cream Frosting is a delightful fusion of flavors that celebrates the best of both worlds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 pieces Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 0.75 cups Cocoa Powder unsweetened
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar can reduce or use coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda do not omit
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt a small pinch
  • 2 pieces Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted or substitute with oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure is recommended
For the Frosting
  • 1 cups Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 8 ounces Semi-sweet or Dark Chocolate melted

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 mashed ripe bananas, eggs, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whip together heavy cream and melted chocolate until creamy.
  9. Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting, then add the second layer.
  10. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  11. Garnish with fresh banana slices and a sprinkle of chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best results and ensure complete cooling before frosting to prevent melting.

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